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Congaree Swamp National Monument

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The monument rests on a floodplain of the Congaree River and is not a true swamp. This remnant preserves, in a wilderness state, the largest intact tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. The monument was authorized as a unit of the National Park Service on October 18, 1976.

Three features give national significance: some of the tallest trees in the East with one of the highest canopies in the world, broad biodiversity, and old-growth forest. The monument is recognized as an International Biosphere Reserve, National Natural Landmark, Wilderness Area, and "Continentally Important Bird Area."


Contact Information

Congaree Swamp National Monument
100 National Park Road
Hopkins, SC 29061-9118
803-776-4396 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
Columbia Airport - 30 miles away.

By Car
Take exit #5 off I-77. Follow signs to entrance of monument (approximately 15 miles)

By Plane
Taxi, approximately 20 miles from Columbia.

Getting Around
Hiking on boardwalk and trails.
Canoeing & kayaking on Cedar Creek.

Weather

Hot, humid summers & cool, mild winters. Pleasant Spring and Fall seasons.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wilderness Area
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Backpacking
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks
  • Kayaking

Recommended Activities
Hiking, primitive camping, birdwatching, picnicking, canoeing & kayaking, Ranger guided interpretive walks and canoe tours, nature study, and environmental education programs.


 
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